Leek and Caerphilly Tartlets

Leeks have long been a national emblem of Wales, and to this day, the Welsh will “wear a leek in their cap” (or perhaps pinned to their lapel) on St. David’s Day, their national day. According to one legend, this custom is owed to David, a descendant of Welsh royalty, having asked his soldiers to wear leeks on their hat in the battle against the Saxon invaders. Caerphilly, a traditional cheese with a lemony flavor and a moist, slightly crumbly texture, is the best known of